Baguio Central University

Welcome to Baguio Central University

An educational institution that started as a vocational school, Baguio Central University was established in 1945 right after Second World War II ended. The school was first known as Centro Academy. Four years passed and the vocational school included high school program to serve youths who look for another option for vocational training.

With an aim to provide a wider scope of educational training and to meet the demand of the growing region, the vocational school, which was under a single proprietorship, was turned into a private corporation. From 1951-1953, the institution offered college courses leading to the degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Secondary and Elementary Education and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The Bachelor of Laws and Engineering courses were offered in 1953 and Master of Arts in Education in 1955.

For successive years, the institution had undergone expansion in its academic programs. From 1971-1977 there were other courses that were offered. These were Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Doctor or Education, Master of Public and Business Administration. Learn more about us.

The Investiture of a University President

December marked a great chapter in the university as Margarita Cecilda Bulaqueña Rillera was inaugurated as the 2nd President of Baguio Central University on December 2, 2011 at the Diamond Hall Supreme Hotel Convention Plaza. The event was the highlight of the University’s week long celebration of its 66th Founding Anniversary since it was established in 1945.

Ms. Luisa Valencia from the Commission on Higher Education (CAR) officiated the new president’s oath taking while Mr. Oscar Rillera, Member of the Board of Trustees, conducted the reading of appointment to the president and the acting Vice President for Administration Ms. Jocelyn Bulwayan ant the Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lourdes Trajano. The symbol of the office, the mace and the medallion, were also handed down to the president, which was blessed by the father Abner Dalilis, the investiture priest for tonight. The event was attended by some of the top dignitaries and Colleges, establishments, and representatives from private and public offices. Margarita Rillera is the sole granddaughter of Dr. Margarita Fernandez, the Chairman Emeritus, former president and pioneer of Baguio central University.